Video Encoding Equipment for CT-N Web Streaming

The Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking detailed input from companies and manufacturers regarding commercially available video encoding equipment for the CT-N web streaming service. Specifically, the CGA is interested in video encoders capable of converting high-definition video to IP video streams, with the primary objective of gathering market intelligence about current technological capabilities. The RFI was issued on July 29, 2022, with a response deadline of August 31, 2022, and included a vendor question and answer period from July 29 to August 12, 2022. Vendors were invited to provide comprehensive information about their video encoding solutions, including technical specifications, capabilities, and potential applications for the CGA's web streaming requirements. The solicitation, identified by the number JCLM23REG0020, was open to all vendors and focused solely on information gathering, with no immediate commitment to a formal procurement process. The primary point of contact for this RFI is Rachel Meddar, who can be reached at the Connecticut General Assembly in Hartford.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and the document provides no details about existing infrastructure or technology that might require integration. There were no indications of potential award values, budget ranges, or estimated total contract values. The solicitation was marked as having no line items and listed payment terms as "unspecified" with delivery terms noted as "not applicable." The document suggests this is a preliminary market research exercise to understand the current landscape of video encoding equipment, with the potential for a future formal procurement process. By gathering information from various manufacturers and suppliers, the CGA aims to comprehensively assess available technologies that could support their CT-N web streaming service.